Otto Johannessen

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Otto Olavus Johannessen (25 July 1894 - 6 December 1962) was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. [1]

He was part of the Norwegian team which won the silver medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event. His affiliation was with Bergens TF. He died in New York City. [2]

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References

  1. "Otto Johannessen". Olympedia. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  2. "Otto Johannessen". Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 22 September 2010.